Reviews from James Debaun (9)

Anchorage Review for Dutchman Creek

Reviewed by: James Debaun, 2nd Mortgage, on Mar 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

We stopped here at night & it was a very nice anchorage but we couldn't get the anchor to grab so we continued on to Holden beach! Will try again but before dark!

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Free Dock Review for Southport Town Dock

Reviewed by: James Debaun, 2nd Mortgage, on Mar 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

This dock looked like it was in great shape but this dock is for small boats under 30 ft and not very big! WE COULDNT UTILIZE IT SO GAVE IT 3 Stars.

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Marina Review for Marine Stadium Marina

Reviewed by: James Debaun , 2nd Mortgage, on Jan 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 1

attempted to call 3 times by phone got an answering machine. tried to get hold of by radio no one would answer. road over on my dingy and spoke with some one who advised the marine does not allow dingy docking or sale any fuel to anyone but their boat owners. I only needed fuel for my dingy but oh well had to find another place for that.

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Anchorage Review for Plum Orchard Plantation (Cumberland Island)

Reviewed by: James Debaun, 2nd Mortgage, on Jan 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

great all around anchorage, mixture of mud & sand. Holding was great but you will swing with the swift 2 knot current. Shore access is great. we arrived too late for the mansion tour. The mansion is beautiful. Great for pets except in the grassy areas infont of the mansion, the cockaburs were terrible & got in our GSD's paw pads so keep pets on the dirt path. but the grassy area off the dock was ok! Lots of horse poo but we didnt see any horses but we did see 2 armadillos! great quiet & enjoyable! We will stay again. Get there early for the tour!

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Anchorage Review for South Edisto River-Sampson Island North

Reviewed by: James Debaun, 2nd Mortgage, on Jan 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

great holding, soft mud & grass. ok wind protection as we were there on a windy evening, current rips at tide(change 3.5knts) very nice & remote anchorage, just the way we like it1 stayed with a buddy boat & they had no issues either. the wildlife area is closed but we did take our dog ashore there for relief. alot of duck hunters there this time of year but all in all a great anchorage. we will stay here again!

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Anchorage Review for Crescent River R156

Reviewed by: James Debaun, 2nd Mortgage, on Jan 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

Great holding, some wind protection but not much, current was not bad (3 knots at times), no problems with wake, sunrise & sunsets were gorgeous, its pretty remote but has a sandy beach for pets, cell service was 4 bars! will definitely stay here again!

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Anchorage Review for Harris Saxon Bridge G45

Reviewed by: James Debaun, 2nd Mortgage, on Jan 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

nice anchorage but shallow at low tide, good holding but crowded with local unmanned boats. Sandy bottom, anchor came up clean. we didn't have any wind or wake issues. there is a sandbar at low tide but doesn't always show itself. no where for pet relief. Would stay here again.

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Free Dock Review for Metropolitan Park Marina - Temporarily Closed for Renovation

Reviewed by: James Debaun, 2nd Mortgage, on Jan 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 1

checked all the reviews and the Jacksonville GOV page. stated that it was open and if the football team made the playoffs you would have to pay for slips. how ever after riding 15 miles up river. found the marina was closed and construction on land in front . what a waste of time and fuel.

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Anchorage Review for Kiptopeke Beach State Park

Reviewed by: James Debaun on Jul 23, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.5'

Attempted to use this anchorage during one of the summer thunder storms. Couldn't find a place to anchor because of all of the crab pots in the area. The watermen should not be allowed to use this . It's a safety concern for boaters If you need to use it and can't.

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